OPQTECC Organisme de qualification

What OPQTECC Organisme de qualification does

OPQTECC (Organisme de qualification) is a French non-profit professional qualification body founded in 1965 and headquartered in Paris. It is the sole organization recognized by French public authorities to qualify construction-programming specialists (programmistes) and construction economists (économistes de la construction), with its qualifications explicitly referenced in Article L2141-10 of the Code de la Commande Publique and the arrêté du 22 mars 2019 governing public-procurement documentation requirements. OPQTECC issues three credentials — company qualifications, individual certifications for salaried professionals, and pre-certifications for students and recent graduates — across service domains including Assistance à Maîtrise d'Ouvrage, programming, design-phase economics, quantity surveying, global cost analysis, and specialization endorsements (BIM, sustainable development, court expert designation).

The technology underpinning the operation is a publicly searchable online directory of qualified companies and certified professionals, filterable by competency, region, and department, which functions as a free discovery layer for public and private project owners (maîtres d'ouvrage). A web-based dossier intake process handles applications, and qualification criteria include training requirements, professional references, deliverable quality checks, customer satisfaction verification, and a mandate that qualified companies derive at least 50% of revenue from OPQTECC-defined nomenclature. OPQTECC publishes an annually updated nomenclature that sets the standards against which applicants are evaluated.

Revenue derives from two professional-services streams: fees paid by companies to obtain or renew qualification, and fees paid by individuals for certification or pre-certification. The organization operates with approximately 10 employees and is governed by a multi-stakeholder Board of Directors in which project-owner and general-interest representatives (including a State appointee with veto power) hold 60% of voting rights. Since October 2024 OPQTECC has been a member of the International Cost Engineering Council (ICEC), giving its qualifications international recognition across more than 100 countries.

Name

OPQTECC Organisme de qualification

Legal name

OPQTECC - Organisme de qualification

Website

https://opqtecc.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

OPQTECC is a French non-profit founded in 1965 that qualifies construction programming and economics firms and certifies individual professionals, serving as the sole public-authority-recognized qualification body for these specialties in France. It monetizes via qualification and certification fees and operates a free public directory for project owners.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Qualification and Certification Services

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction, Engineering & Skilled Trades Licensure Prep (EDAAANAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Credentialing, Certification Prep & Exam Training (BPACANAJ), Project, Program & Portfolio Management Certifications (EDAAANAB), Skilled Trades, Safety & Compliance Certification Prep (OSHA, HAZMAT, welding, electrical, HVAC) (EDANAIAM)

Keywords

• Construction qualification services
• Professional certification
• Construction economics
• Construction programming
• Building cost management

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Company qualification fees: OPQTECC charges companies a fee to be evaluated and qualified. The company must demonstrate that at least 50% of its revenue comes from OPQTECC nomenclature activities and declare its beneficial owners.
2. Employee certification fees: OPQTECC certifies individual employees (salariés non-dirigeants) who can demonstrate their competencies in one or more professional specialties. A pre-certification track is available for students and recent graduates.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

OPQTECC qualifies companies and certifies individual employees in the fields of programming and construction economics in France. Companies and salaried professionals submit dossiers that are evaluated by an evaluation commission; qualified enterprises and certified professionals are then listed in a public online directory searchable by competence, region, and department. A pre-certification track is also available for students and recent graduates seeking to enter the profession.

Product overview

OPQTECC is a professional qualification and certification organization for the construction industry in France, offering a unified system comprising three main credentials: company qualification (Qualification Entreprise), individual certification (Certification Salarié), and pre-certification for students and young graduates (Pré-certification). The organization defines qualifications across multiple service domains including AMO, programming, engineering studies, quantity surveying/pricing, global cost analysis, and specialized mentions such as BIM and sustainable development. OPQTECC qualifies companies based on criteria including team training, professional references, deliverable quality, and customer satisfaction verification, while certifying individuals who demonstrate competencies in construction economics and programming.

Differentiator

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Products and services

• Qualification OPQTECC (Entreprise) Professional qualification for companies specializing in construction programming and construction economics. Qualified enterprises must demonstrate that at least 50% of revenue comes from OPQTECC nomenclature activities, declare beneficial owners, and meet criteria covering team training, resources, professional references, deliverable quality, and continuing education.
• Certification OPQTECC (Salarié) Professional certification for non-managing employees and individuals working in construction economics and programming who can demonstrate their competencies and experience. The certification validates skills across OPQTECC's nomenclature of specialties.
• Pré-certification OPQTECC (Étudiant/Jeune Diplômé) Pre-certification program for students and young graduates in construction economics and programming to help them begin their careers with recognized credentials and prepare for full professional certification.
• Webinaires OPQTECC Themed online training webinars for construction economics and programming professionals hosted on the Webikeo platform, covering market positioning, career entry, and emerging technical topics such as BIM.

Quantifiable outcome

• 72% of project owners who engage a cost engineer require independence from other project participants
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ICEC (International Cost Engineering Council)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOPQTECC became a member of ICEC in October 2024, following approval by the ICEC General Assembly. ICEC is a non-profit organization representing over 100,000 professionals in more than 100 countries. OPQTECC's qualifications and certifications are now recognized internationally through ICEC, enabling French-qualified professionals to valorize their credentials globally. OPQTECC participated in the ICEC World Congress in Accra, Ghana, presenting its organization and qualifications to member delegations.
• Université Gustave EiffelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOPQTECC partnered with Université Gustave Eiffel to create the Master ECART (Economie de la Construction, Architecture, Rénovation, Transformation), a work-study (alternance) program launching in 2026. This BAC+5 program addresses the shortage of qualified construction economics professionals by providing advanced training aligned with market needs, covering renovation, transformation, economic performance, innovation, and artificial intelligence.
• AITF (Association des Ingénieurs Territoriaux de France)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAITF is represented on the OPQTECC Board of Directors and holds 60% of collective voting rights alongside other project owner and general interest representatives. AITF also participates in OPQTECC's nomenclature commission to define and update qualification standards.
• AMF (Association des Maires de France)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAMF is represented in OPQTECC governance and holds 60% of collective voting rights alongside other project owner and general interest representatives, ensuring project owner perspectives shape qualification standards.
• ATTF (Association des Techniciens Territoriaux de France)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerATTF is represented in OPQTECC governance and holds 60% of collective voting rights alongside other project owner and general interest representatives.
• USH (Union Sociale pour l'Habitat)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUSH is represented in OPQTECC governance and holds 60% of collective voting rights alongside other project owner and general interest representatives.
• RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRICS is a partner organization of OPQTECC. Marc Ménagé, former National Director of RICS France (2006–2018), serves as a testimonial advocate for OPQTECC qualification.
• UNTEC (Union Nationale des Economistes de la Construction)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNTEC is a key partner organization of OPQTECC. Franck Dessemon, President of UNTEC, advocates for OPQTECC qualification. Céline Pintat, Secretary General of UNTEC and Vice-Treasurer of OPQTECC, represents qualified professionals on the OPQTECC Board.
• CINOVcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCINOV is a partner organization of OPQTECC, contributing to the definition of professional standards and participating in OPQTECC activities including the Profession Programmiste event.
• CNOA (Conseil National de l'Ordre des Architectes)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCNOA is represented in OPQTECC governance. Olivier Celnik serves as Vice-President of OPQTECC representing CNOA. Catherine Jacquot, former President of CNOA (2014–2017), is a testimonial advocate for OPQTECC.
• SEDDRe (Syndicat des Entreprises de Démolition et Déconstruction)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSEDDRe is represented on the OPQTECC Board of Directors. Alexandre Doyere, President of SEDDRe, was elected to the OPQTECC Board to advocate for the integration of deconstruction, reuse, and circular economy considerations into OPQTECC qualification standards.
• ASCCO InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerASCCO International is represented on the OPQTECC Board of Directors. François Xavier Dussaulx, Director General of ASCCO, was elected to the Board to bring an insurance and risk management perspective to OPQTECC's qualification framework.
• HaysminorOthersHays, a recruitment firm, published an annual salary survey covering the construction economics profession. OPQTECC featured this study on its website, providing market intelligence on salaries and in-demand profiles in the sector.
• SMaP (Société française pour l'avancement de Gestion de Projet)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSMaP is the existing French member association of ICEC. Under ICEC statutes, SMaP was consulted and approved OPQTECC's membership application to ICEC. Initial exchanges have begun between OPQTECC and SMaP.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• AFNOR Certification: French certification body issuing professional and management system certifications (ISO, Qualiopi, etc.). Comparable as a French-based credentialing organization whose certifications are nationally and internationally recognized.
• RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors): International professional body that charters surveyors, including cost engineers and construction economists. Direct comparable in qualifying built-environment professionals, with an active French presence and partnership with OPQTECC.
• ICEC (International Cost Engineering Council): International umbrella body for cost engineering associations across 100+ countries, of which OPQTECC became a member in 2024. Comparable as a credentialing/recognition organization for cost engineering professionals.
• Qualibat: French construction qualification body that certifies the technical competence of construction trades companies. Most directly comparable to OPQTECC as a France-based non-profit qualification organization serving construction professionals.

Broad incumbents

• CINOV (Fédération CINOV): French federation of consulting firms in construction, IT and engineering. Adjacent as an OPQTECC partner and a recognized professional body setting standards in construction consulting.
• Bureau Veritas: Global testing, inspection and certification (TIC) company with a construction and built-environment practice. Comparable as a large-scale certification provider operating in France, though broader than OPQTECC's construction-economics niche.
• CNOA (Conseil National de l'Ordre des Architectes): French regulatory order for architects. Comparable as a regulated professional qualification body governing a construction-adjacent profession, with overlapping board representation in OPQTECC.
• UNTEC (Union Nationale des Économistes de la Construction): French trade union and professional association for construction economists. Adjacent rather than directly competing: UNTEC represents professionals while OPQTECC qualifies them, with overlapping leadership and partnership.

Regional players

• SMaP (Société française pour l'avancement de la Gestion de Projet): French member association of ICEC focused on project management. Adjacent as a French-based cost-engineering/project-management association that approved OPQTECC's ICEC membership.
• AITF (Association des Ingénieurs Territoriaux de France): French association of territorial/public engineers. Comparable as a French-based professional body in construction and public works that holds voting rights in OPQTECC's governance.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

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